The Great Warsaw Race

The Great Warsaw Race

PG-13 2026 · 110 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, History, Crime

A young jockey Krzysiek dreams of competing in a prestigious race - the Great Warsaw Race. He enters the world of horse racing with the naivety of an enthusiastic newcomer. He quickly realizes though that the racetrack is a web of dependencies, powerful interests, and manipulated results. Krzysiek hopes he can change it. But in a world of corruption and dirty deals it's hard to remain unblemished.

Directed by Bartłomiej Ignaciuk · Written by Bartłomiej Ignaciuk

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